Mineral processing is also known as nonmetallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327). It includes the stone, clay, glass, and concrete products sectors. The sector includes establishments engaged in the manufacturing of flat glass and other glass products, cement, structural clay products, pottery, concrete and gypsum products, cut stone, abrasive and asbestos products, and other products.

Laws and Regulations

Air

• Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program
• National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP): air toxics regulations:
  • Asbestos
  • Friction Products Manufacturing
  • Hazardous Waste Combustion
  • Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Boilers and Process Heaters:
    • Area Source Boilers
    • Major Source Boilers
  • Industrial Cooling Towers
  • Lime Manufacturing
  • Mineral Wool Production
  • Paper and Other Web (surface coating)
  • Portland Cement Manufacturing
  • Refractory Products Manufacturing
  • Reinforced Plastic Composites Production
  • Wet Formed Fiberglass Mat Production
  • Wool Fiberglass Manufacturing Major Sources & Area Sources

Asbestos

• Asbestos Laws and Regulations

Waste

• Industrial Waste: Mineral Processing Waste

Water

• National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES): wastewater permit information.
  • Industrial and Commercial Facilities
  • NPDES Stormwater Program: Industrial Activities

Compliance

• Boiler Compliance at Area Sources
• Combustion Portal Exit: compliance assistance center.

Enforcement

• Reducing Pollution from Mineral Processing Operations: National enforcement initiatives

Related Technical Information

• AP 42 - Chapter 11: Mineral Products Industry: emission factors and process information for air pollution source categories.

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